Dead Men Walking

Well, I tried GTL and was looking forward to getting online, but it wouldn't have it. Single player got a bit tedious, so nosing around I found Toca 3.

I remember the incarnations from the PS1 era and they were ok so I thought I'd give it a go. (As a side note the codemasters site also talks of a Sensible Soccer remake - that's another post though)

So, Toca, I fired it up last night, with it's bloody Starforce circumbented with an mdf file from the usual suspects.

And....I love it. Great graphics and the balance between realism and arcade is just right for me. Loads of cars and the career type mode is great, with a manager who advises and guides and almost makes you feel part of it.

For example, knocked some geezer off the track and he came and had a go at me later in the paddock.

There's a huge range which would normally mean a huge range of mediocre game styles, but the ones I covered last night - single seaters, rally, clio cup - all played really well and distinctly differently.

There's a review here (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/driving/tocaracedriver3/index.html?q=toca) if you want it.

The only thing I would say is wang the difficulty above normal if you want the challenge.

QuoteOriginally posted by Benny+Apr 20 2006, 09:53 AM-->

QUOTE(Benny @ Apr 20 2006, 09:53 AM)

Well, I tried GTL and was looking forward to getting online, but it wouldn't have it. [/b]

Why not? Didn't hear a cry for help :(